7 things that make mosquitoes bite you more

Mosquitoes choose their prey — you, perhaps — based on a bunch of
factors. But there's good news: Some things that might
make you attractive to them can actually be
changed. Scientific research has found evidence
supporting several factors that encourage mosquitoes
to seek you out.

These studies often involve different kinds of mosquitoes,
however, so the things that attract them to you may vary
depending on which species are nearby. And many of these studies
are small, so keep in mind that these are preliminary hypotheses,
not ironclad conclusions.

Mosquitoes are known to transmit deadly diseases like
Zika, malaria, yellow fever, dengue, Chikungunya,
and West Nile virus. So even though
the things that attract the bugs aren't fully
understood, it's wise to try to reduce your allure as much as you
can. Here are some things that could make you irresistible
to the pests: